At a glance
| Patent number | CN205412243U (application CN201620110388) |
| Type | China utility model (实用新型) - protects product shape and structure |
| Original title | Adjustable toy remote controller (一种可调节玩具遥控器) |
| Patent owner | Guangdong Cheerson Hobby Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Inventor | Chen Jiahua |
| Filing date | 2016-01-29 |
| Grant date | 2016-08-03 |
| Status (China) | Lapsed - terminated for non-payment of annual fees (recorded 2020-01-17) |
| Patent family | Chinese filings only - no US, European, Japanese, PCT or other filings listed |
| Cited by | 2 later documents |
| Source | Google Patents (search for CN205412243U) |
What the claims cover, in plain language
Claim 1 - a toy remote control with a body, a left handle and a right handle; the body has left and right rails on which the handles are movably mounted, and both handles carry control devices.
Claim 2 - a gear on each handle meshing a rack on its rail. Claims 3-6 - a clamping device on the body: a base with a slide groove, a sliding jaw and a spring (claim 4); the base is removable (claim 5) via a plug in a socket (claim 6). Claims 7-10 - a storage compartment with a hinged lid (claim 7), locating blocks molded in it and shaped to the toy (claim 8), a buckle between lid and body (claim 9), and further lid details.
This is a simplified reading for orientation only. The legal scope is defined by the exact claim wording in the official Chinese document.
What this means for US production
This patent was filed only in China, and it lapsed for non-payment of annual fees (recorded in 2020). It no longer restricts anyone - in China or elsewhere.
Before production, keep in mind:
- Other patents may exist. Game controllers and drone remotes are covered by many US patents and design patents, including adjustable-width gamepads. Use your own styling and have a freedom-to-operate (FTO) search done by a US patent attorney before volume production.
Customization and manufacturing
What can be customized
| Area | Options |
|---|---|
| Radio | 2.4 GHz module and channel count matched to your toy |
| Size range | Handle travel for kids-to-adult hands - to be confirmed in design |
| Compartment | Locating blocks shaped to your drone or toy |
| Phone clamp | Phone size range; detachable as in the patent |
| Power | AA batteries or built-in rechargeable battery |
| Colors & branding | Brand colors, printed or molded logos, licensed graphics |
| Packaging | Gift box with the toy stored in the controller |
Things to plan for (US market)
- Radio rules - a radio transmitter needs FCC authorization (and labeling) before sale in the US.
- Toy safety - a toy for children must meet ASTM F963 and CPSIA (testing, Children’s Product Certificate, tracking label); small parts and battery-compartment rules apply.
- Batteries - lithium batteries need UN38.3 transport testing; button cells have specific US safety rules.
How a project runs
- Inquiry - toy to pair with, radio, power and quantity.
- Design - housing, rail-and-gear travel, compartment, clamp.
- Prototype - samples for fit, adjustment, range and drop tests.
- Pilot run - small batch to check molding, electronics and certification samples.
- Production - volume production, packaging and shipping.
Quantities & timeline
The housing, handles, lid and clamp need injection molds; the radio board is a standard module. FCC and toy-safety testing are planned before mass production. Send us your toy, features, quantity and target price and we will reply with options.
Patent drawings
Drawings reproduced from the public patent document for reference.
